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Going Above & Beyond: Backsplash Tile That Wows

Architectural Ceramics

We all know a lot of effort goes into making a meal that typically features turkey. For those of you nonconformists roasting a large chicken instead of a turkey this year, this blog is for you. Designer Lauren Gagnon with Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath , created a stunning contemporary space.

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Stone Fireplace

The Perfect Bath

Rarely do I see a fireplace using directional stone and one that is so bold. The gray and white marble, called Zephyr, is quarried in Turkey. Rather than just face the firebox with a ubiquitous stone, this installation shows how slabs have been layered for a simple but architectural installation.

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Avente Tile Talk: Turkish Tile: Artistry Through the Ages

Tile Talk

Aladdin Palace, Konya, Turkey. Karatay Madrasah Museum, Konya, Turkey. Karatay Madrasah Museum, Konya, Turkey. Animal and flower figures, 16th century, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey. ” The tiled hearth of the crown prince’s apartment in Topkapi Place, Istanbul, Turkey. .” Kubadabad Palace, c.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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Member Blogs-Sylvie Atanasio

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Sylvie recently traveled to Turkey for the CTDA Trade Mission as well as China. TURKEY: JUNE 2015. I feel extremely lucky to have been a part of the CTDA delegation that went to Istanbul to learn more about Turkey’s ceramic tile industry, as well as their culture. Read about her travels below. Basilica Cistern. Blue Mosque.

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Avente Tile Talk: Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression

Tile Talk

They include stone carving, brick work, stucco and tile panels. Over the centuries, creative artisans used colored stones and brick to create geometric patterns on structures. Before I get too old, I would really like to explore the country that I was born in, Turkey, as well as Iran, where my husband was born. 1 month ago.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Coverings is looking for a few good.

Kitchen and Residential Design

Coverings, North Americas premiere trade event for the tile and stone industries, is looking for entries in their Installation and Design Awards. This is a terrific opportunity to show off your work to the rest of the industry and to prove that tile and stone arent the sole province of the Europeans. bath design. at 2:41 PM.

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